Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a method of treating or ameliorating or preventing an indication of the invention in an animal, including a human comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula I: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds of the formula(I) wherein Ar1,Ar2,L,Q and X are described herein. The compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic derivatives of formula (I) and (Ia), or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which possess antithrombotic and anticoagulant properties and are accordingly useful in methods of treatment of humans or animals. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the heterocyclic derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the production of an antithrombotic or anticoagulant effect.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to isoxazole and oxadiazole compounds of Formulae I and II, 1

Abstract: A group of compounds of, the preparation of, and the methods of use of benzoylpyridazine derivatives and the physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties while well tolerated. They selectively inhibit phosphodiesterase IV with an intracellular increase in the CAMP level, and have an inhibitory effect on the formation of tumor necrosis factor.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula I useful for inhibiting the pain enhancing effects of E-type prostaglandins are disclosed wherein A is a ring system in which the —CH(R3)N(R2)B—R1 and —OR4 groups are positioned in a 1,2 relationship to one another on ring carbon atoms. B is a ring system having R1 in a 1,3 or 1,4 relationship with the —CH(R1)N(R2)— linking group. A, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification and may be substituted. Also disclosed are pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, in vivo-hydrolysable esters and amides of compounds of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and the use of such compounds as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: 5-Arylidene-4-oxo-2-thioxo-3-thiazolidinecarboxylic acids of formula I 1

Abstract: Substituted 5-aryl-2,4-thiazolidinediones and oxazolidinediones are potent agonists of PPAR, and are therefore useful in the treatment, control or prevention of diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia (including hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia), atherosclerosis, obesity, vascular restenosis, and other PPAR &agr; and/or &ggr; mediated diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) 1

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof wherein X is NR1; R1 is H, C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more OH, CN, or halo, or R1 is —(CH2)h-aryl, —COR1-1, —COOR1-2, —CO—(CH2)h—COR1-1, C1-6 alkyl sulfonyl, —SO2—(CH2)h-aryl, or —(CO)i-Het; R2 is H, C1-6 alkyl, —(CH2)h-aryl, or halo; R3 and R4 are independently H or halo; R5 is H, C1-12 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halo, C3-12 cycloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy; m and n taken together are 1 or 2. The compounds are useful antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: This invention concerns the treatment of smooth muscle spasticity or excess muscle contraction such as urge urinary incontinence with a compound of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-substituted cyclic aza compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of their use for effecting neuronal activities.

Abstract: The present application describes nitrogen containing heteroaromatics with ortho-substituted P1's and derivatives thereof of formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the compounds of formula 1

Abstract: Compounds of 1,4,5-substituted imidazole wherein one of the substituents can be a substituted pyrimidine, pyridazine or 1,2,4-triazine. These compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions are used in treating cytokine mediated diseases by inhibiting the production of IL-1 (interleukin-1), IL-8 (interleukin-8), and TNF (tumor necrosis factor).

Abstract: Hydrazones and hydrazone analogs are provided which are useful as upregulators of LDL receptors and can be used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and related disorders and conditions.

Abstract: This invention concerns compounds of formula 1

Abstract: Compounds according formula (I)

Abstract: NPY antagonists, methods of using such NPY antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such NPY antagonists. The NPY antagonists are useful for the treatment of NPY mediated disease/conditions including obesity.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaminothiazole derivatives which inhibit GSK-3 (glycogen synthase kinase-3) and which are useful for the treatment and/or prevention disorders and diseases wherein an inhibition of GSK-3 is beneficial, especially especially Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, IGT (impaired glucose tolerance), Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved synthesis of clasto-lactacystin-&bgr;-lactone, and analogs thereof, that proceeds in fewer steps and in much greater overall yield than syntheses described in the prior art. The synthetic pathway relies upon a novel stereospecific synthesis of an oxazoline intermediate and a unique stereoselective addition of a formyl amide to the oxazoline. Also described are novel clasto-lactacystin-&bgr;-lactones, and analogs thereof and their use as proteosome inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention concerns compounds of formula the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, C1-6alkylthio, amino, mono- or di(C1-6alkyl)amino, Ar1, Ar1—NH—, C3-6cycloalkyl, hydroxymethyl or benzyloxymethyl; R2 and R3 are hydrogen, or taken together may form a bivalent radical of formula —CH═CH—CH═CH—; R4, R5 and R6 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halo, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkyloxy, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino, cyano, azido, C1-6alkyloxyC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylthio, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl or Het1; or when R4 and R5 are adjacent to each other they may be taken together to form a radical of formula —CH═CH—CH═CH—; A is a bivalent radical of formula NR7, NR7—Alk1—X—, NR7—Alk1—X—Alk2—, O—Alk1—X—, O—Alk1—X—Alk2— or S—Alk1

Abstract: Sulphonamide compounds according to formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein: Ar is naphthyl, phenyl or thienyl optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by NR7R8, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C1-6 alkylthio, cyano, nitro, halogen, CF3, C2F5, NR7R8, CONR7R8, NR7COR8, S(O)pNR7R8, CHO, OCF3, SCF3, COR9, CH2OR9, CO2R9 or OR9 where p is 1 or 2 and R7, R8 and R9 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl. R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or C1-6alkyl or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring optionally substituted by Cl-6alkyl and optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from nitrogen, sulphur or oxygen, the nitrogen atom being substituted by hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or cycloC3-7alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; X is oxygen, sulphur or a bond; n is 2 or 3; and m is 1 or 2; are provided.

Abstract: A 5-phenyl-3-pyridazinone derivative having the formula (I) wherein R1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1 to C8 alkyl group, C3 to C7 cycloalkyl group, or indanyl group; R2 represents a C1 to C4 alkyl group; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or substituted C1 to C5 alkyl group; a C3 to C7 cycloalkyl group; or an aryl group which may contain a heteroatom; R4 and R5 independently represent a hydrogen atom, C1 to C6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, or a monocyclic aryl group which may contain a heteroatom; a dotted line represents a single or double bond, provided that when the dotted line represents a single bond; R6 represents a hydrogen atom or C1 to C6 alkyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed are nitrosated and/or nitrosylated phosphodiesterase inhibitors having the formula NOn-PDE inhibitor where n is 1 or 2. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDE inhibitor), which can optionally be substituted with at least one NO or NO2 moiety, and one to ten fold molar excess of a compound that donates, transfers or releases nitrogen monoxide as a charged species, i.e., nitrosonium (NO+) or nitroxyl (NO−), or as the neutral species, nitric oxide (NO•) or which stimulates endogenous EDRF production. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides methods for treating sexual dysfunctions in males and females.

Abstract: Selected novel substituted pyridine and pyridazine compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as cancer, pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, cancer, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.